The Origin of Rebelution Started and Blossomed in Santa Barbara's

Rebelution was developed in the college community of Isla Vista, California, in 2004. The five initial band members were Eric Rachmany, Matt Velasquez, Rory Carey, Marley D. Williams, as well as Wesley Finley, who were all University of California, Santa Barbara students.

The origin of Rebelution started and blossomed in Santa Barbara's college community of Isla Vista in 2004. A student by the name of Marley D. Williams had actually just recently switched from baseball to bass guitar when, strolling to choir sessions one night, he heard  of roots-reggae coming from a dorm door.

Reggae vibes started Rebelution revolution

Reggae is among the heartfelt genres of music our generation has actually listened too. Jah loving musicians like the prophet Bob Marley wrote melodies so true that it reach across borders to smooth over the hate as well as negativity across the Earth.

The fellow reggae lover turned out to be Rachmany, an enthusiast of roots-reggae and dancehall. He was an still is an hardcore lover of the music of Don Carlos and Black Uhuru. The core of this new foundation and cutting-edge "California Reggae" band got well-founded when Marley listened to percussionist as well as drummer Wesley Finley's excellent solos on a big African drum in a World Music class.

At the same time, the bassist had actually befriended a local band featuring keyboardist Rory Carey, that soon became an additional foundation of the budding Rebelution band.

It was at that moment from little seeds budding into big trees that Rebelution's growing future developing an inspiring and engaging music that would leave their audiences with the sense that they have the power to make this world a better place.

Rebelution musical energy began in 2004

Throughout 2004-2005, Rebelution began to build energy through continually playing neighborhood programs and also by independently launching an EP. However, the internal discussions over the tunes and just how they are produced seems to be sprouting in Rebelution's favor.

Their sound is an amalgam of pop-tinged reggae and also breezy indie rock. Rebelution was developed from diverse music histories joined by a shared interest for reggae. But every wonderful band is its very own life force as well, as well as the musicians of Rebelution take inspiration from various other styles, consisting of heart, r & b, and folk.

Rebelution released their very first full-length album Courage to Expand in June 2007, which would certainly come to be the breakthrough album for the band. Two years after their very first album, Rebelution released their second full-length album Bright Side of Life On 4 August 2009. 

Rebelution again positioned itself to broaden its audience with their third album "Peace of Mind". Moreover, the band and supporting cast busy concert and touring schedule moved into high gear. Band members cherished and ravelled in just how much they accomplished.

As Rebelution marks its tenth year together as a band

They partnered with Easy Star Records to launch their 4th album Count Me In on its own label 87 Music. It includes tracts with reggae roots artist Don Carlos of Black Uhuru fame and also dancehall icon Collie Buddz on June 10, 2014. And also while definitely every band has its share of stress and anxiety, Rebelution feels they have actually been "also blessed" to have much to be thankful these days.

The band continues to be in touch with the customs that it builds on. Much of the rhythms, the songwriting, and also the high quality of the music originate from Jamaican roots. Giving thanks of the honor that producers from reggae's birth place signed on to produce music with Rebelution.

Just as Rebelution continues to grow musically, the band starts developing their live perfomance presence  on stage with videos. From this point out, Rachmany discovered exactly how to overcome his all-natural propensity to not want to be a focal point on stage as well. He took it upon himself to give performances that are sincere as well as translate the interest he really feels for the music to audiences.